The candidates

Education: Bachelor’s degree in transportation and logistics management, Kent State University

Elected experience: Kirtland City Council 2007 to 2011, 2014 to present

Name: Donald P. Webbe

Age: 68

Address: 7790 Russellhurst Drive

Profession: Body shop manager, Leikin Motors

Education: Kirtland High School

Elected experience: Kirtland city councilman for 23 years

About 4,900 registered voters will get to choose the new CEO of the city of Kirtland.

The mayor’s job is up for grabs in the Nov. 3 election, as Mayor Mark Tyler isn’t seeking re-election.

Sitting Councilman Douglas E. Davidson and former councilman Donald P. Webbe will face off for the position.

The mayor’s annual salary is $30,160, which includes his pay as safety director and service director.

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Davidson

Davidson, a lifelong resident, said he would like to increase communication with constituents and foster “appropriate” growth to sustain the level of services.

“We have the zoning and the comprehensive plan in place, an effective Planning and Zoning Commission, and we need to have a cooperative effort of administration and council to encourage growth that fits the community,” he said.

In addition, he wants to provide a plan for roads targeted for improvements, in light of the road levy passed last year.

“When the challenges of individual roads change the schedule or conditions change the priority of work, we need to keep residents updated,” Davidson said.

“Kirtland needs a mayor who will work diligently and cooperatively to meet the challenges, and explore the opportunities available to the city,” he added.

“We need to be receptive to the best ideas to meet budget challenges. I am running because I believe I can make a positive difference for the community.“

Webbe

His specific goals are to address economic development, organize a group to promote small businesses, and to evaluate opportunities related to vacant buildings.

He listed a number of accomplishments that have taken place during his time on City Council, including reconstruction of the Church of Latter Day Saints property, improvements to Route 306/Chillicothe Road, building City Hall and another fire station, and sewer line extension to Russellhurst Drive.

“I look forward to gaining a closer relationship with Kirtland Schools (and) to helping save resources for the community,” he said.